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Every patient suspected of coccidioides infection needs a chest X-ray. The findings can be variable ranging from infiltrates, nodules, cavities to mediastinal adenopathy and pleural effusions. | Every patient suspected of coccidioides infection needs a chest X-ray. The findings can be variable ranging from infiltrates, nodules, cavities to mediastinal adenopathy and pleural effusions. | ||
Nodules in the upper part of lung is a usual finding, they are rarely calcified if at all. The nodules are better visualised on CT scan and after contrast enhancement. | Nodules in the upper part of lung is a usual finding, they are rarely calcified if at all. The nodules are better visualised on CT scan and after contrast enhancement. | ||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Every patient suspected of coccidioides infection needs a chest X-ray. The findings can be variable ranging from infiltrates, nodules, cavities to mediastinal adenopathy and pleural effusions. Nodules in the upper part of lung is a usual finding, they are rarely calcified if at all. The nodules are better visualised on CT scan and after contrast enhancement.
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Chest x-ray revealed pulmonary changes indicative of pulmonary fibrosis in a case of coccidioidomycosis. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]